From what Ive read he is getting 5 less years for a gun violation over turned. So instead of 15 years he will serve 10. Still has 8 to go I think.
As far as the juror looks like she will go to jail for looking the case up online during the trial.

@ nomoretrouble, was that part of his snwmf set? I only question that because of the back drop and the cameras.
@ paparay I know buju will come back when he is released and will be large in doing so. I expect more great records and massive touring throughout the carribean, South America and Europe but as far as ever seeing him at Sierra or any show in America ever again is highly doubtful. To me that is sad but beautiful that I saw such an excellent performance the last time I saw and will see him here.

Nice video Igrade, never seen the video before. I bought the album from LK this year and look forward to seeing Perfect for the first time at NWWRF this summer. Great album as well. Really been enjoying it.

Thanks for sharing Nomo! I was sad to have missed SNWMF last year. Loved the artisits on the small stage last year. LKJ would have been amazing too. Thank you for the video's as always. You are so generous about sharing!

The question for me is , was buju pursuing the cocaine deal that he was clearly involved in, or was he talked into it by the undercover narc. If Buju was pursuing it, he is doing the time that fit the crime. If he was aggressively talked into it, i have a problem with it, thats not the kind of crime i want my government preventing, they created the crime. Now, even if he was talked into it, he did participate, and any time you do that there's a possibility of getting arrested. I don't know the reality of the whole situation, it's possible that Buju was just a gullible user who wanted to see a whole bunch of coke, it's also a possibility that he was steeped in cocaine culture and was looking for a big pile. Personally i think it's most likely that he's guilty as charged, but led down the path by a narc. Specifically pursuing someone and creating a crime so you can jail them is not a sign of a free and just society.

WOW Daniel. Had never read any of that before. I guess because I am a fan of his music and never wanted to believe it. I choose not to put anything into my body that would destroy or harm me. I wish Buju would have made the same choice. I do stick by comment that "nobody is perfect" I dont care who you are. We have all made mistakes and made choices in life we are not proud of.

I agree with your points Nomo. Sounds like he was steered down that path. More than likely he was looking though. SAD

I am actually bummed out right now. Does anyone have a video of the end of Morgan Heritage set from 2008?? I remember the lead singer going off about being careful that night and what the dancehall brings. He was talking about Buju. I was thinking what does he mean??

The transcripts of the wire are available for all to see. Regardless of how the ball got rolling, the transcripts do not paint Mr. Myrie in a very good light. It sure doesn't come across that he was new to the game in those transcripts and then there is the diamond thing in there too.

Too bad as he rates highly as an artist.

In regard to the 2008 performance, I wasn't as impressed as most here seemed to be. I have seen Buju live a bunch of times and I thought that was one of the weakest if not the weakest performance I've seen from him. It paled in comparison to his 2000 SNWMF show.

Look! It's hard to read the court case and not think he is guilty of being involved in coke...the guy is guilty. It's ok to admit. Someday he'll be out of prison and can redeem himself. But for now, all indications are he was looking to make money off people's addictions.

Nice! And what other old snwmf shows do you pine for? after 2007 that is, which was my first year of attendance...

I was just listening to Buju sing 'Destiny', and remembering Luciano sing it at SNWMF last year. Good stuff.

I'm not saying Buju shouldn't be in jail or whatever. Personally i don't think it helps anyone to keep him there, or 'society'. Why not deport him back to Jamaica and let them do whatever they want with him. Specially with that juror impropriety.

I thought Sierra Nevada followed a one love philosophy led mostly in part by the actions of the man himself Robert Nester Marley. I dont think we should ignore the fact that the actions and ignorance of Buju Banton still resonate to this day with his unwillingness to admit his shameful actions.

True the anti-gay beliefs Buju stands by are part of his religious following, he shouldn't have to hide his beliefs...however no where have I heard the religion to support gay hate and killing of our bredren weather they be gay or not.

Free speech is one thing, hate speech is another.

We all make mistakes, say and do things we shouldn't but being unwilling to appologize for them leaves me in disbelief that the sierra community are still willing to support a man who will not support the one love philosophy.

Kena, please go to Jamaica today and talk to people that were born, grew up, and live in Jamaica. Most men do not like gay people. It is part of the culture. I'm not saying its wrong or right, I am just stating facts. When you grow up and are taugh to respect a man, woman, and marriage, it is hard to change that frame of mind. It is not like the bay area, california. The "one love" mentality from the 70's has changed in Jamaica.

Anyway back to the video! Thanks for sharing Nomo. That was one of my all time favorite shows at a festival. Just the vibes and the buzz around the fairgrounds after his show was amazing! Never felt anything like it! I do hope that we can enjoy a set from him again in the NW.